Nuveen Preferred and Income Term Fund Announces Shareholder Proposal
The Board of Trustees of Nuveen Preferred and Income Term Fund (NYSE: JPI) has approved a proposal that will allow shareholders of the fund the opportunity to maintain their investment in the fund and its leveraged exposure to preferred and other income producing securities.
- The Board of Trustees of Nuveen Preferred and Income Term Fund (NYSE: JPI) has approved a proposal that will allow shareholders of the fund the opportunity to maintain their investment in the fund and its leveraged exposure to preferred and other income producing securities.
- If JPI’s term structure is eliminated, the fund’s name will change to “Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Opportunities Fund,” and the common shares of the fund will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the current ticker symbol.
- In addition, if the fund’s term structure is eliminated, Nuveen will waive 50% of its net management fees over the first year following the elimination of the term, which may enhance the net earnings of the fund.
- More information on the proposal will be contained in proxy materials for the fund expected to be filed in the near future.